Is it Wootz?

[ariel]

Bought for $600+

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270310894567#ht_4026wt_909
I think it is fake damascus, ie wax resist process.
Am I very wrong?

[ALEX]

I agree, wax resist a.k.a acid etch method. Interesting that the pattern was applied even on the blade top/ridge. The repetitive uniform pattern is present, and it lacks circular distortions and random swirls which would be at least some in true Damascus.

[RSWORD]

Agreed, it is acid etched but a pretty good job.